Delhi & NCR

India Coronavirus, COVID-19 Live Updates, May 21: Total positive cases in Delhi rise to 11659, death toll stands at 194

India's total COVID-19 cases rise to 1,12,359 which includes 45,300 cured cases while the death toll is at 3,435. In the past 24 hours, as many as 5,609 positive cases have been reported and 132 fatalities. While the recovery rate is 40.31%. After a shut down of all activities which lasted 55 days, buses and private vehicles were allowed to ply the roads with certain restrictions in place; most shops have also been alllowed to reopen, though different states have imposed their own rules.  Meanwhile, the ICMR…
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127 new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka; state’s tally rises to 1373

The nationwide tally of Covid-19 cases crossed one lakh mark on Tuesday with more people testing positive for the deadly virus in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and other states, even as a much-relaxed fourth phase of the lockdown began with several relaxations. The death toll due to Covid-19 crossed the 3,000-mark too. 127 more COVID-19 cases reported in the state from 5 pm yesterday till 12 pm today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 1373, including 802 active cases, 530 discharged & 41…
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Aatmanirbhar package, says its only 1.6% of GDP, not 10%

Hours after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the fifth and final tranche of the stimulus package in New Delhi on Sunday (May 17, 2020), senior Congress leader Anand Sharma questioned the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat package claiming the announcments are worth Rs 3.22 lakh cr and not Rs 20 lakh crore as earlier announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharma also pointed out that Rs 3.22 lakh crore is only 1.6% of India's GDP not 10% and posed a challenge to the government to disprove him. "I'm questioning…
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Manmohan Singh stable, developed reaction to medication: Hospital sources

The 87-year-old Congress leader was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is stable and under observation at the AIIMS in New Delhi after suffering a reaction to a new medication and developing fever, hospital sources said on Monday (May 11). The 87-year-old Congress leader was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening after he complained of uneasiness and chest pain. Singh developed a reaction to a new medication and further investigation is being carried on him…
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PM Modi to hold video conference with all CMs on Monday to discuss lockdown exit strategy

Sources report on Sunday that PM Narendra Modi is yet again set to hold a video conference with all state Chief Ministers at 3 PM on Monday as deadline nears As India battles Coronavirus (COVID-19) under the extended staggered lockdown, sources report on Sunday that PM Narendra Modi is yet again set to hold a video conference with all state Chief Ministers at 3 PM on Monday. Sources add that the agenda of the meeting is to discuss an exit strategy for the nation as the deadline…
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3,277 new coronavirus cases and 128 casualties in last 24 hrs; India’s tally crosses 62,000-mark, death toll rises to 2,109

With 3,277 new coronavirus cases and 128 casualties in the last 24 hours, India's tally on Sunday crossed the 62,000-mark while the death toll climbed to 2,109, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As per the data available at the Health Ministry website, the dreadful infection has affected 62,939 people in India while over 2,100 people have lost their lives. 19,358 people have also been cured from the infection and discharged from hospitals, said the Health Ministry. The number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the worst-hit…
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India’s tally crosses 60,000-mark & death toll goes over 2,000

India continues seeing a spike in the number of cases as it enters day 6 of lockdown 3.0. In the most recent row between Centre and WB, Home Minister Amit Shah has written to Mamata Banerjee expressing dismay over the state not allowing migrants to return to Bengal. The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases has crossed 60,000 and death toll surpassed 2000-mark on Saturday. Meanwhile, ICMR partnered with BBIL to develop indigenous COVID-19 vaccine. Stay tuned for more updates. India's tally crosses 60,000 and toll more…
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106-year-old Delhi man recovers from Covid-19; Doctor calls it inspiring.

Mukhtar Ahmed a 106-year old man in Delhi, successfully recovered from COVID-19. Ahmed had procured the infection from his son and was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality HOspital on April 14. "Whenever a patient recovers, its a proud moment for us. However, due to Ahmed's age, it inspiring news for all of us.", BL Sherwal, Director of the hospital said.
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Delhi govt issues guidelines for handling passengers at IGI airport returning by repatriation flights to mitigate possibility of coronavirus COVID-19 spread

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in coordination with Indian Missions abroad have planned the phased return of Indian citizens stranded abroad. The Delhi Government on Wednesday issued guidelines for handling of passengers returning by repatriation flights at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to mitigate the possibility of spread of coronavirus COVID-19 amid the lockdown. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in coordination with Indian Missions abroad have planned the phased return of Indian citizens stranded abroad. In an official statement, the Delhi government said that…
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Long queues for Alcohol after relaxation

Long queues were witnessed outside wine shops in several states, as the sale of wine has been permitted by the govt, except in the containment zones. After long queues outside liquor shops in the national capital took social distancing norms for a ride, the Resident Welfare Associations (RWA's) in the city have urged the government to immediately close down all liquor vends and review arrangements. Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan said the situation of India is bettern than rest of the countries of the world. Doubling rate…
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